On October 3, the 9th Inning Program for MLB The Show 25 Diamond Dynasty went live. The latest update to the XP path added three new 99 OVR cards to the game, all of whom should be highly popular. Among them are an Awards Series card of former World Series MVP Corey Seager, and a 99 OVR Retro Finest of former cover athlete Andrew McCutchen.
9th Inning Program path
Here’s a look at the 9th Inning Program reward path in MLB The Show 25:
| XP Threshold | Reward |
|---|---|
| 3,000 | MLB The Show 25 pack |
| 7,500 | 9th Inning Cornerstone Choice Pack (93 OVR Johnny Bench, 93 OVR Tom Seaver, 93 OVR Tony Gwynn) |
| 12,500 | MLB The Show 25 pack |
| 17,500 | 1,000 Stubs |
| 22,500 | 9th Inning Cornerstone Choice Pack (93 OVR Johnny Bench, 93 OVR Tom Seaver, 93 OVR Tony Gwynn) |
| 27,500 | Ballin’ is a Habit pack |
| 35,000 | Headliners pack |
| 42,500 | 1,000 Stubs |
| 50,000 | Headliners pack |
| 57,500 | 9th Inning Cornerstone Choice Pack (93 OVR Johnny Bench, 93 OVR Tom Seaver, 93 OVR Tony Gwynn) |
| 65,000 | 1,000 Stubs |
| 72,500 | Stadium Sound |
| 80,000 | Ballin’ is a Habit pack |
| 87,500 | Headliners pack |
| 95,000 | 1,000 Stubs |
| 105,000 | Audio Unlockable |
| 115,000 | 99 OVR Retro Finest Joc Pederson (No-Sell) |
| 125,000 | Ballin’ is a Habit pack |
| 135,000 | Deluxe Choice pack |
| 145,000 | Headliners pack |
| 155,000 | 9th Inning Boss Choice Pack |
| 165,000 | Ballin’ is a Habit pack |
| 175,000 | Deluxe Choice Pack |
| 185,000 | MLB The Show 25 pack |
| 195,000 | Headliners pack |
| 205,000 | 1,500 Stubs |
| 220,000 | Deluxe Choice pack |
| 235,000 | Ballin’ is a Habit pack |
| 250,000 | MLB The Show 25 pack (x2) |
| 265,000 | 9th Inning Boss Choice Pack |
| 280,000 | Deluxe Choice pack |
| 295,000 | Headliners pack |
| 310,000 | 2,000 Stubs |
| 325,000 | Full Moon 2.0 Choice Pack |
| 340,000 | Home Run Derby X Choice Pack |
It should be noted that for the 9th Inning, Sony San Diego added a fourth option to the boss packs. Instead of choosing one of the three cards, players could choose a 25,000 Stubs voucher.
How to make progress
The same as every other Inning Program: play games within Diamond Dynasty. It also helps for those who have outstanding XP that hasn’t been yet claimed in programs.
Aside from that, individuals who have collected all three 99 OVR 8th Inning Bosses can get a 50,000 XP voucher for the 9th Inning. Up to 50,000 XP can also be earned through player exchanges.
There are also drop missions, the first of which went live on October 3:
- Tally 12 strikeouts in any game modes (5,000 XP)
- Tally 25 home runs in any game modes (7,500 XP)
- Tally 75 extra-base hits in any game modes (10,000 XP)
The second batch will be released on October 17.
Bosses & 9th Inning Evolutions
At 115,000 XP, Diamond Dynasty players can unlock a 99 OVR Retro Finest Joc Pederson as a mini-boss. This is an untradeable card.
There are two 9th Inning Boss Choice packs available through the XP. Individuals can claim any of these three players in the pack:
Andrew McCutchen
Chris Sale
Corey Seager
The three 9th Inning Cornerstone keys help unlock Moments for 99 OVR Tony Gwynn, Tom Seaver, and Johnny Bench.
When does the 9th Inning Program expire?
October 31, 2025.
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